BUM
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Kudos TH one changing your own oil. Presently I'm down to 4 vehicles not counting lawn tractors, snowblower and a moped. Something always needs an oil change. I'm thinking of trying one of those drill motor pumps that suck the oil out from above. I dont care that some oil remains in the crankcase.
Also I read the API info the oil container per Consumer Reports and have been using Wolf's Head 10W30 by the case from Sam's Club for more than 10 years. But the 2002 SUV does get Castrol or equiv 5W30. Filters are Fram from WalMart and get changed every 3000mi oil change except in the winter. Oil get changed not the filter. Engine wear has never been an problem - ever.
Also I read the API info the oil container per Consumer Reports and have been using Wolf's Head 10W30 by the case from Sam's Club for more than 10 years. But the 2002 SUV does get Castrol or equiv 5W30. Filters are Fram from WalMart and get changed every 3000mi oil change except in the winter. Oil get changed not the filter. Engine wear has never been an problem - ever.